: the act or process of partitioning a city, town, or borough into zones reserved for different purposes (such as residence or business)
also
: the set of ordinances by which such zones are established and regulated
voted to change the town's zoning
zoning laws
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City staff endorsed the team’s latest rezoning request related to the project — for 12 acres on the east side of South Cedar Street — in front of the Charlotte City Council at a Monday zoning meeting.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
Over a hundred other cities across the country have done it or are currently undergoing zoning reform in an attempt to increase their housing supplies, reduce rents and desegregate communities.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
In 1987, Detroit had 19 hospitals but now has six, four of which are part of DMC, officials said, adding that during the last 10 years of the zoning agreement, $1.8 billion was spent on uncompensated care of Detroit residents.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
In October, the city council passed an ordinance which allowed for a special zoning exception.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
These typically operate on a temporary basis, according to Steve Schaer, the manager of planning and zoning for the City of West Allis.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
On March 11, the Anaheim City Council Planning Commission approved zoning and planning changes for the proposal, followed by the city council’s initial unanimous approval of the plan on April 17.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Some applauded the developer for working with city staff to make adjustments under stricter zoning rules.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
The Athens Charter was conceived as a guide for the planning and structure of modern cities, with zoning and separation of social functions at the heart of this approach.
—Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
Over a hundred other cities across the country have done it or are currently undergoing zoning reform in an attempt to increase their housing supplies, reduce rents and desegregate communities.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
In 1987, Detroit had 19 hospitals but now has six, four of which are part of DMC, officials said, adding that during the last 10 years of the zoning agreement, $1.8 billion was spent on uncompensated care of Detroit residents.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
In October, the city council passed an ordinance which allowed for a special zoning exception.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
These typically operate on a temporary basis, according to Steve Schaer, the manager of planning and zoning for the City of West Allis.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
On March 11, the Anaheim City Council Planning Commission approved zoning and planning changes for the proposal, followed by the city council’s initial unanimous approval of the plan on April 17.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Some applauded the developer for working with city staff to make adjustments under stricter zoning rules.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
The Athens Charter was conceived as a guide for the planning and structure of modern cities, with zoning and separation of social functions at the heart of this approach.
—Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024
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“Zoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoning. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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